Breathing is something we all do, yet the way we engage with it can profoundly shape our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This blog post builds upon insights I shared in two recent Perspectives on Mindfulness sessions at SAP with 50 participants each, where we explored the difference between mindful breathing and breathwork. While both approaches may seem similar, they serve distinct purposes. Understanding the difference can help you choose the right practice for your needs—whether it’s cultivating presence or transforming your energy.
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Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) focuses on optimizing the relationships within a system, such as a team or organization. ORSC coaches help organizations improve their ability to adapt, learn, and thrive by addressing various aspects of the system, including roles, responsibilities, communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and overall team dynamics. In this blog post I’d like to share some basics of the ORSC framework and insights from recent workshops I have facilitated.
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In a world full of complex challenges, where global issues such as climate crisis and social injustice demand innovative solutions, the confluence of Design Thinking and Life-Centred Design offers a promising approach. A passionate group of Design Thinking coaches recently gathered at the SAP AppHaus in Heidelberg to explore this intersection. We felt the compelling tension between our inherent desire to be user-centred and the deep realisation of the broader system at play.
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Co-Active Coaching is a transformational coaching approach that focuses on empowering individuals to make positive changes in their lives. It is based on the principles of:
- Fulfillment – Discover your unique values to create your vision for a compelling future.
- Balance – Making powerful choices to choose the experiences you want most.
- Process – Being with your emotions in the present moment.
The Power of Exploring New Perspectives
Sometimes we just get stuck – in our jobs, in our relationships, in our lives! We see no way forward to tackle the challenges we are facing. In such moments, it can be helpful to explore new perspectives by adding more choices – saying YES to some things and NO to others.
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“Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.”
― Martin Luther King
Each person’s idea of what is fulfilling is unique. Fulfillment is never about getting more of something but about what fills our heart and soul. It is not about a future dream but about discovering fulfillment in every day of our lives – in the way who we are and what we do.
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Every person has his or her own compass of values. Values are a key element at the beginning of every founding story, whether it is an own company or a grassroots movement in a corporation. Of course, such values are much more than financial values.
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Industrial Design focusing on the physical appearance, functionality and manufacturability of a product enables mass production. User-Centred Design improves the user experience and Human-Centred Design enhances the interaction based on emotional preferences and needs.
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SEEING – Design Thinking meets Theory U
Design Thinking is a systematic, human-centered way of finding solutions to complex problems. It goes beyond traditional design related concerns such as shape and layout. Unlike engineering approaches, which often start from the technical feasibility and economic viability, the needs of the users are key.
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No time for a real break? Do you sometimes eat in a rush in between meetings? In our busy always-on world it’s tempting to eat something quickly on the side and not really being present while eating.
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